Tom Weber

Tom Weber

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Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.

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About Tom Weber

Tom Weber is a multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer as part of his freelance work for FootballTransfers. He reports on the game with a broad, international perspective, bringing together news reporting, historical context and specialist knowledge of lesser-covered football cultures.

Areas of Expertise

Born near Dresden, Saxony, Tom’s expertise is especially strong in German football, but his coverage extends far beyond the boundaries of Central Europe. Prior to his work for FootballTransfers, he wrote extensively about the Asian game, Russian men’s and women’s football, lower-league American soccer and the broader evolution of football cultures across continents. His background also includes extensive historical research, including work on workers’ football in Europe and the anti-fascist World Cups of the 1930s. A lover of all things obscure, Tom’s writing often uncovers overlooked stories.

Experience in the Field

Tom launched his writing career in 2018 by covering the three divisions of the English Football League for a blog called Counter, before expanding into more wide-ranging journalism through his own blog, Football, Soccer and Everything in Between. Tom has published work digitally and in print for outlets including The Sideliner, Halb Vier, and Breaking the Lines.

Editorial Approach

Tom’s editorial approach is particularly focused on telling stories that may not receive widespread attention, while still making them accessible to a general football audience. His writing tends to combine clear reporting with broader historical or cultural context, which helps readers see the bigger picture. Because his area of expertise spans multiple countries, languages and football traditions, accuracy in sourcing and translation is central to his process. At FootballTransfers, this allows Tom to produce unique and insightful content.

Profile last updated: 20 April 2026

Articles from Tom Weber

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, money
  • 23 Dec 2023

Liverpool told to 'bring the money' to sign Klopp's favourite player

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 22 Dec 2023

Liverpool target dreams of Premier League move - but there's a problem

Kalvin Phillips, Man City, 2023/24
  • 22 Dec 2023

The five Man City players who could leave in January

Mauricio Pochettino, Mikel Arteta
  • 22 Dec 2023

Chelsea looking to hijack €180m Arsenal double deal

‘If Mourinho calls you, you can’t say no’ – why Bailly picked Man Utd over Man City
  • 22 Dec 2023

Ex-Man Utd flop in talks over sensational return

Mike Arteta, Mauricio Pochettino, Erik ten Hag
  • 22 Dec 2023

Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd alerted as striker target eyes January transfer

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Xavi, Barcelona
  • 22 Dec 2023

Barcelona ready to challenge Man Utd for €50m Everton star

Ange Postecoglou, Micky van de Ven, Tottenham
  • 22 Dec 2023

Perfect for Postecoglou: Spurs can win Premier League by repeating Van de Ven trick

Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 22 Dec 2023

Chelsea face Tuchel competition for bargain Thiago Silva replacement

Erik ten Hag, Sofyan Amrabat, Man Utd
  • 22 Dec 2023

Man Utd flop Amrabat set for controversial move to hated rivals

Nicolo Barella, Inter, 2023/24
  • 21 Dec 2023

Arsenal, Liverpool or Man Utd? Barella's surprise ideal next club revealed

Mikel Arteta, Mauricio Pochettino
  • 21 Dec 2023

Coach 'losing sleep' over Arsenal and Chelsea interest in €100m striker

Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool
  • 21 Dec 2023

Romano delivers major Liverpool update on €130m duo

Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Florian Wirtz
  • 21 Dec 2023

The stars Real Madrid & Barcelona could sign after €1bn ESL injection

Florentino Perez, Joan Laporta, European Super League
  • 21 Dec 2023

European Super League is a GO as Real Madrid chief hails 'new era'

Xavi, Barcelona, desperate
  • 21 Dec 2023

Desperate Barcelona eye shock move for Nottingham Forest flop

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 21 Dec 2023

Five January Liverpool signings that could get Anfield rocking

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd
  • 21 Dec 2023

Man Utd given major Sancho boost as Juventus forced to activate Plan B

Serge Gnabry, Erik ten Hag, Antony
  • 19 Dec 2023

Serge Gnabry: Man Utd's perfect Antony upgrade or a waste of €55m?

Mauricio Pochettino, Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 19 Dec 2023

Chelsea wonderkid target to be sold in January